oh. thanks guys! i did it the way Christophe said, & i came up #320...you tryin' to cheat me out of a number, Jimbo?

ChristopheThe '59 Sound

Posts : 1461Join date : 2010-04-21Age : 26Location : England

Subject: Re: DimeStoreSaints shirts? Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:03 pm

Yep Steph you are definitely #320. Mind games from Jimmy there

stephThe Navesink Banks

Posts : 7938Join date : 2009-04-21Age : 33Location : arizona

Subject: Re: DimeStoreSaints shirts? Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:04 pm

THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT SHIT, JIMMY. quit messing around!

moreblueA Contender

Posts : 171Join date : 2011-08-17

Subject: Re: DimeStoreSaints shirts? Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:27 pm

Realistically I'd say this needs to be a simple design, 1 colour on black or grey (goes with any jeans or shirt then).And not have lyrics printed on the back as the cost is going to start to stack up and turn people off the idea.In the U.K you can upload a PDF design and get it printed for about £10 which is pretty cool. That way no one person has to outlay a ton of money, other than buying their own shirt.

Let's see some actual designs from people. I'm thinking classic, kind of RAMONES or GBGCs style iconic Tshirt design would be good.

Afterall wearing a Tshirt for a forum is quite geeky so the design needs to be kinda cool and strong to counteract that I think, so I didn't cringe at the sight or thought of wearing it. The design needs to stand out when you're at a dimly lit venue.

The username idea is kinda nice but personalising each design could get quite fussy / messy. Best just to see someone wearing the shirt and go 'hey, you're on Dimestore too!' and strike up a conversation and take it from there.

Anyway here's my design suggestion:

ChristopheThe '59 Sound

Posts : 1461Join date : 2010-04-21Age : 26Location : England

Subject: Re: DimeStoreSaints shirts? Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:47 pm

moreblue wrote:

Realistically I'd say this needs to be a simple design, 1 colour on black or grey (goes with any jeans or shirt then).And not have lyrics printed on the back as the cost is going to start to stack up and turn people off the idea.In the U.K you can upload a PDF design and get it printed for about £10 which is pretty cool. That way no one person has to outlay a ton of money, other than buying their own shirt.

Let's see some actual designs from people. I'm thinking classic, kind of RAMONES or GBGCs style iconic Tshirt design would be good.

Afterall wearing a Tshirt for a forum is quite geeky so the design needs to be kinda cool and strong to counteract that I think, so I didn't cringe at the sight or thought of wearing it. The design needs to stand out when you're at a dimly lit venue.

The username idea is kinda nice but personalising each design could get quite fussy / messy. Best just to see someone wearing the shirt and go 'hey, you're on Dimestore too!' and strike up a conversation and take it from there.

I certainly wouldn't go for a design that copies the official fan club design (like that 45 inset).

What about a Dimestore Saints text where the 'o' is a dime and the ''t in Saints in an upside down switchblade (as per the lyrics, but non agreesive by being upside down)? It could also be set so that a single 'S' can be used for the 's' in Dimestore and one of the 's' in Saints, tying the words together.

pins already exist. what's funny is that i have a silver necklace of a 45 rpm adapter that I've had for years (then again,i am ancient)

although i would not turn down anything designed by el jefe either.

having been through this before trying to collect money in advance is difficult. trying to hand out shirts at shows is difficult. sending out shirts all over the world is more work than you think it will be. there are better places than cafepress or zazzle with better quality shirts/screenprint. just some things to keep in mind.

HanswurstWooderson

Posts : 558Join date : 2012-04-27Age : 23Location : Germany

Subject: Re: DimeStoreSaints shirts? Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:34 pm

hey there

i'm not a big poster, but nearly every minute i check the new posts - hoping for new informations 'bout brian and his boys and seeing how great and nice all of you guys are

so i got your discussion about a forum t-shirt - and being in love with designing and such things i thought i'd do a little scetch of what i thought would be great

it's inspired by el jefe's poster for brian fallon at the red bull music academy:

They do the cafepress thing, but have apparently much higher quality products and printing.

A standard T runs around $25, plus shipping. And they do it on-demand, so DSS could set up a "store" and offer all sorts of T shirts, mugs, hoodies, etc. They don't print them unless they're ordered...

(edited to reflect the fact they don't sell hats or pins, unfortunately...)